What is Breast Reconstruction?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: TRAM flap with abdominal mesh
Breast reconstruction is a type of surgery for women who have had a breast removed (mastectomy). The surgery rebuilds the breast so that it is about the same size and shape as it was before.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 949 | 22 | |
| Breast asymmetry | 1 | 1 | |
| Bruising of chest | 1 | 3 | |
| Double vision (diplopia) | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in breast | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Breast Reconstruction
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 6 | |
| Numbness | 3 | |
| Seroma | 2 | |
| Skin necrosis | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Breast soreness | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Breast Reconstruction
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 42 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
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